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    Peak TV hits another peak with 495 original scripted shows; streaming services produce more than broadcast and basic cable

    by Meg James, Los Angeles Times Dec 14, 2018 3 minutes

    Once again, so-called "peak TV" has reached a new peak.

    The entertainment industry this year produced a record 495 original scripted TV shows, fueled by a surge in programming from Netflix and other streaming services that for the first time made up the largest category of programming, according to an industry report.

    There were 160 original scripted programs (not counting reality shows or kids programs) produced this year for digital services, including Netflix, Hulu and

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